Recent News for Anatomy & Physiology
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Commentary: Past, Present, and Future of Equine Stem Cells
July 06, 2012
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine.... Read More
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Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
July 05, 2012
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Exercise During Yearling Sales Preparation
June 30, 2012
Researchers collected information about health problems experienced by young horses being prepped for sale.... Read More
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The Science Behind Equine Nasal Strips
June 28, 2012
While some studies support the use of equine nasal strips, others have yielded less promising results.... Read More
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Artificial Head, Neck Positions Effects on Horses' Breathing
June 21, 2012
Dutch scientists determined that all non-natural head and neck positions affect horses' breathing.... Read More
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Hindgut Microflora's Potential Role in Equine Obesity
June 04, 2012
Researchers now believe the microflora residing in the hindgut could contribute to equine obesity.... Read More
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Managing Equine Cushing's Disease
June 01, 2012
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing's disease.... Read More
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Similar but Different: Equine Cushing's Disease and EMS
June 01, 2012
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.... Read More
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23 Cases of Atypical Myopathy Diagnosed in Spring 2012
May 15, 2012
Eighteen cases identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand.... Read More
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Possibility of Gluten Sensitivity in Horses Examined
May 09, 2012
Researchers found that some horses with inflammatory small bowel disease could have a gluten intolerance.... Read More
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Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses' Cardiac Function
May 04, 2012
Research finds withholding a horse's feed reduced heart rate and increased atrioventricular block frequency.... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 2: English Sport Horses
May 01, 2012
Manage eventers, dressage horses, and hunter/jumpers carefully to avoid soft tissue injury and lameness.... Read More
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Horse Gaits: Sound Doesn't Equal Symmetrical
April 30, 2012
Research indicates that most sound horses' movements differ depending on direction of travel on a circle.... Read More
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Know How to Use A Stethoscope Before You Need It
April 12, 2012
A properly used stethoscope can help horse owners pick up on possible developing health problems.... Read More
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A Closer Look at Treating Stifle Disease in Horses
April 11, 2012
Veterinarians treated horse stifle injuries with corticosteroid injections, stem cell approaches, and surgery.... Read More
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Early Exercise and Career Length in Thoroughbred Racehorses
April 09, 2012
Exercise early in life could have a positive impact on Thoroughbreds' future racing careers. ... Read More
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The Older Horse: An Immunological Perspective
April 07, 2012
An understanding of how the biology of aging affects the older horse has become increasingly important.... Read More
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Myotonia Discovered in New Forest Ponies
April 06, 2012
Researchers have discovered a mutation in the New Forest pony's DNA that can cause this muscular disease.... Read More
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UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
March 22, 2012
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse heath, including infectious disease and deworming.... Read More
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Supportive Care for Foals with Pharyngeal Dysfunction
March 14, 2012
A recent study suggests that with supportive care affected foals can lead healthy and productive lives.... Read More
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Commentary: Considerations for the IR Horse
March 11, 2012
Eleanor Kellon, VMD, of Uckele Health & Nutrition, shares her thoughts on insulin resistance in horses.... Read More
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Alltech's Equine News and Brews Resumes Feb. 23
February 17, 2012
The 2012 program kicks off on Feb. 23 with "Managing Angular Limb Deformities in the Young Horse."... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2011 (AAEP 2011)
February 15, 2012
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.... Read More
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Repairing Jaw Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2011)
February 02, 2012
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.... Read More
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Equine Metabolism
February 01, 2012
The horse's metabolic processes provide the body with the fuels it needs to sustain itself.... Read More
